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Sale of 1880 Buck Mountain Road

Posted by Deborah Anama on Oct 21, 2022 in Newsroom

Sale of Real Property located in Albemarle County – Meriwether Lewis Elementary & Western Albemarle High School District. Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA)Request for Bids – RFB # 402 – To obtain a detailed Request for Bid: Please contact RWSA at: 434-977-2970, Ext 127 or email info@rivanna.org

FREE Local Mulch at The IVY MUC

Posted by Deborah Anama on Oct 21, 2022 in Newsroom

In honor of America Recycles Day, celebrated on November 15th, the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority is offering FREE mulch to customers of the Ivy Material Utilization Center, located at 4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903. FREE Freshly Ground Mulch from Local Trees and Vegetation with No dyes. The mulch giveaway will run while supplies last. No purchase is necessary. Mulching in the Fall will help you prepare your landscaping to be ready for Springtime! Click for more information on the programs offered at the Ivy MUC

Fall 2022 Bulky Waste Amnesty Days for Albemarle County & Charlottesville Residents

Posted by Deborah Anama on Sep 23, 2022 in Newsroom

** FREE Recycling and Disposal Events ** Fall 2022 Bulky Waste Amnesty Days for Albemarle County & Charlottesville Residents No registration is needed. Saturday, October 1st 8:30am – 4pm –Furniture and Mattresses Saturday, October 8th 8:30am – 4pm — Household Appliances (fridge, freezer, washer, dryer, stove, furnace, water heater, air conditioner, dehumidifier, heat pump, microwave, toaster) Saturday, October 15th 8:30am – 4pm — Tires – (No oversized tires accepted) Location: Rivanna Solid Waste Authority, Ivy Material Utilization Center, 4576 Dick...

Imagine a Day without Water – 2022 Youth Art Contest

Posted by Deborah Anama on Sep 8, 2022 in Community Project, Education Center, Newsroom, Water

Imagine a Day without Water – 2022 Youth Art Contest Open to All Youth that live in the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County in Grades K to 12th. Save the Date – Entries are accepted September 28th – October 31st More information: www.charlottesville.gov/artcontest Flyer

May 31st is National Dam Safety Awareness Day

Posted by Deborah Anama on May 31, 2022 in Education Center, Featured, History, Newsroom, Press Releases, Public Notices

RWSA has a robust dam safety program, which includes staff training, ongoing monitoring and maintenance of dam facilities, and continuous investment in keeping facilities safe. RWSA completed construction of the new Ragged Mountain Dam in 2014 to replace two aging dams at the same location. RWSA’s Beaver Creek Dam requires spillway upgrades to meet Virginia Dam Safety Regulations. The project is currently in the planning phase with construction to begin in 2024. More information on Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) drinking water reservoirs can be found on our website at...

Electronic Waste Collection Day: September 17th (9 AM – 3 PM)

Posted by Deborah Anama on Apr 6, 2022 in Newsroom

Rivanna Solid Waste Authority – Electronic Waste Collection Day: September 17th (9 am – 3 pm – Please select a time slot and bring ticket with you to drop off items). Free disposal of electronic waste for residents only of Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville only: No commercial participation. Only electronic waste will be accepted: Computer systems and accessories, printers, copies, scanners, fax machines, VCRs, camcorders, stereos, and televisions. No more than two (2) tube-style TVs or monitors per person. No more than ten (10) total items, per person....